New Square Honouring CS Lewis To Open In East Belfast

A new square honouring CS Lewis is to open in east Belfast on Tuesday, 22 November.

The square is currently being built at the intersection of the Connswater and Comber Greenways.

The public space will have the capacity for around 2,000 people at events and celebrations which will help revitalise inner east Belfast and also mark the life and work of one of the city's most celebrated writers.

The square will feature seven sculptures created by Irish artist Maurice Harron which are all based on characters from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: Aslan, Maugrim, Mr and Mrs Beaver, the Robin, the White Witch, the Stone Table and Mr Tumnus.

300 trees have been planted around the square on drumlin features which is also lit for evening events. There are also new railway tracks, arches and façade art around the development.

The 45-minute event will be compered by east Belfast actor Dan Gordon.

02 May 2003
Marathon organisers warn of traffic disruption
Organisers of this year's 22nd Belfast City Marathon are warning motorists of the expected traffic disruption throughout most of Bank Holiday Monday. Disruption can be expected along the routes of both the main Belfast City Marathon and the associated Fun Run which begins at City Hall.

17 January 2013
Belfast City Centre Works Announced
Motorists who use Belfast city centre could be in line for delays at the end of January, following the approval of the next phase of roadworks. Transport Minister Danny Kennedy has announced that the next phase of the Belfast on the Move works will begin on 28 January.

22 October 2014
Police Granted More Time To Question Man Over Toddler Attack
Police have been given more time to question a man in relation to a suspected attack on a toddler in Bessbrook, Co Armagh. The two-year-old girl is believed to have been assaulted in the Charlemount Square East area at around 7.45pm on Sunday. The girl is in a critical condition in hospital. A man in his 20s was arrested on the day of the attack.

20 October 2014
Man Arrested Following Suspected Attack On Toddler
A toddler is currently being treated in hospital following a suspected assault in County Armagh. The alleged attack on two-year-old girl occurred in in Bessbrook on Sunday. A man in his 20s has been arrested.

16 May 2013
Belfast Traffic Management Enters Final Phase
The final phase of Belfast city centre's traffic management arrangements is to get under way. The work to introduce new bus lanes as part of the Belfast on The Move initiative has now moved to Wellington Place, Chichester Street and Donegall Square East.

20 January 2016
Two Hotels To Be Developed In Belfast
Planning permission has been approved to develop two more hotels in Belfast city centre. Belfast City Council gave the go-ahead for two new developments to be built in Hope Street and the extension of the Ten Square Hotel on the corner of Linenhall Street and Donegall Square South.

25 April 2014
Pipe Bomb Explodes Outside House
A pipe bomb has exploded outside a property in north Belfast, police have said. The incident happened at a house in the Carlisle Square area, around 10.50pm on Thursday. It is understood a door to the property was damaged slightly. A man, said to be in his 20s, was inside the house at the time. He was not injured.

10 December 2013
Bomb Scare In Belfast City Centre 'A Hoax'
A bomb scare beside Belfast City Hall this morning that led to the closure of streets in the city centre has been declared a hoax by police. Army bomb experts were sent to Donegall Square West this morning. Upper Queen Street and Donegall Square West were closed to traffic and pedestrians. Wellington Street was also closed to pedestrians.

21 January 2013
Bangor Teenager Kidnapped
PSNI detectives are appealing for information following the kidnap of an 18-year-old man from his home in Bangor. The incident occurred at about 22:15 on Thursday, 17 January, when three masked and armed men entered a house in the Bexley area of the town.

14 April 2005
Former east Belfast UDA leader has bank accounts frozen
Former east Belfast UDA leader Jim Gray has had his bank accounts frozen, Banbridge Magistrates Court heard today. The 47-year-old, who was charged at the weekend with possessing and concealing criminal property but who denies the charges, appeared by video link from Maghaberry Prison and spoke only to confirm his name.

05 March 2003
Study to reshape Belfast city centre launched
NIO Minister Des Browne has today announced the start of a review of Belfast city's regeneration policy following the adoption of the Victoria Square Development Scheme last month. The GB-based consultancy, G V A Grimley, has been engaged to conduct the research and is expected to report to the Department by the end of April.

16 June 2011
ChilliFest In Hot Belfast Return
The popular festival of hot Americana, ChilliFest, has announced it will be back in Custom House Square, Belfast for 2011. Taking place under a (hopefully) blazing June sun from 25 June - 26 June, the festival is part of the annual Open House Festival in the city Belfast.

10 April 2003
Protest held over closure of Maysfield
A protest has been held today over the impending closure of Maysfield Leisure Centre. Belfast's oldest leisure complex is set to close next year following a decision reached in Belfast City Hall. But speaking today at the protest, East Belfast Sinn Fein Councillor Joe O'Donnell urged for a replacment site to be secured before closing the centre.

01 February 2018
Body Of Missing Michael Cullen Found
The body of missing Belfast man Michael Cullen has been found. His body was discovered on Cave Hill, according to his family. Michael's brother Niall confirmed the 33-year-old had been found following an extensive search campaign.

Northern Ireland Weather

Today:

A cloudy day across all parts although Antrim and County Down will stay dry for much of this morning. Patchy light rain and drizzle along with misty, murky conditions will extend eastwards this morning, affecting all parts this afternoon. Maximum temperature 9 °C.

Tonight:

Cloudy, damp night with patchy light rain and drizzle gradually dying out. It will be a very mild night with light winds. Minimum temperature 6 °C.